Onboard regulations

In order to make you feel comfortable on board, we have put together some important onboard regulations. They will help you to be ready for all eventualities during your cruise.

Currency / Methods of payment / Credit cards / Onboard credit

The official currency on board is the US dollar. Upon embarkation, an onboard account will be created automatically so that you can pay cashless with your board card.

If you indicate you credit card details upon embarkation, the onboard account will be charged to your credit card. The following credit cards will be accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express. If you don't want to indicate your credit card details, you have to deposit 300 USD.

If you have booked the Premium Rate, you will generally get a non-transferable onboard credit. This onboard credit can't be used for medical treatments on board, at the casino and for booking future cruises on board.

Child care

For children and youths between the age of 2 and 17 there are complimentary programs accompanied by trained educators.

Dress-code

During the day we recommend a classic casual attire (including shorts, elegant jeans etc.). At the main restaurants, swimwear and shorts are not allowed. The highlights of each Cunard cruise are the elegant evenings on board. Special recommendations regarding the dress-code for these evenings will be given in the onboard magazine.

There are elegant and casual evenings on board. If you prefer to wear a casual attire during the entire duration of the cruise, the buffet restaurant is the perfect place for you.

Coffee Card

A coffee card is available to pre-purchase at a cost of $40 which allows guests, 10 regular coffees once on board (Speciality lattes, liqueur coffees, hot chocolate, extra flavours/toppings, larger sizes are not included)

Wine in a glass, spirits, liqueurs and cocktails up to 11 USD per order, plus all the benefits of the Premium Soft Drinks Package.

Wine Packages

Various wine packages and World Voyage Wine Collections are available to book before your cruise or once you arrive on board (15% gratuity is included in these prices).

Wine packages can be consumed either in the restaurant or in your cabin. Please note loyalty discount will not be applied when purchasing wine packages.

Wine Collections - Price from 299 USD (incl. 15% service charge)

Our sommeliers have put together a selection of special wines from all over the world. The "Wine Packages" can be booked either directly on board or beforehand. The wine packages are available in 6, 12, 24 or 48 bottles in two different quality categories. Each level (Captain's Collection, Commodore's Collection) offers a list of different wines.

Wine Tasting

Wine Tasting is available from $35.00* per person. Chief Sommeliers on board create wine tasting packages which are influenced by the cruise and itinerary and will be subject to availability. For more information, please contact reception once on board.

Electricity

At your cabin there are 220 V (European) and 110 V (American) connections. Nonetheless, we recommend to take a universal travel adapter.

Gratuities

Cunard will not automatically charge gratuities to the on-board account for passengers travelling. Passengers are free to tip cabin and restaurant stewards. Gratuities are welcome, but are not expected. If you still want to reward the entire hotel team on board with a tip, you will find a form in the cabin which can be handed in at Purser's Office on request.

Room service

Our complimentary room service is available round the clock (except the morning of debarkation). You will find an order form at your cabin.

Smoking on board

All public spaces as well as the cabins and balconies are non-smoking areas. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas on deck and under deck.

WI-FI

With our on board WI-Fi, it’s easy to get online 24 hours a day and stay in contact with family and friends using your laptop, iPad/table, iPhone/smart phone, or use one of our computers in the Library.

Assistance is available in ConnXions 1, Deck with the Guest Computer Services Manager, the Library on Decks 2 and 3 with the Librarians or at the Purser’s Desk on Deck 1 with the Receptionists.

Wi-Fi is available in public areas throughout the ship but unfortunately connection in staterooms is not always guaranteed. Please take into account that the internet access is significantly slower via satellite and is not guaranteed tob e available at all times due to disruption from weather and physical obstructions. Cunard does not guarantee privacy or data security.

Please ensure cellular (mobile) data and data roaming are switched off so that there is no conflict.

Cunard World Club Gold, Platinum und Diamond members and internet plan prices for New Cruisers and Silver Tier members:

Each individual Gold, Platinum and Diamond loyalty guest, over the age of 18, can take advantage of one complimentary internet plan per voyage. The loyalty benefits are per person, and not per stateroom.

Cunard World Club Gold, Platinum und Diamond members should purchase the plan that matches their level, and for these tiers only the cost will automatically be refunded to your on board account.

Minutes used will round up to the next full minute from your time plan, e.g. 1,25 minutes used, the 2 full minutes will be deducted. Once a plan reaches zero minutes you will be able to purchase an additional plan.

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